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Are We Living in a Simulation? The Idea of the Human Biocomputer and Scientists Who Believe in the Simulation Hypothesis

15 Aug 2024 4 minute read 0 comments CryptoGemGR

You're investing in tokens for various Metaverses that are creating a simulation where we'll live, interact, and make purchases. But have you ever wondered if our world is real, or if it's just a highly sophisticated simulation? It might sound like s...

How Big Ideas are linked in Singapore’s Science syllabus

22 Nov 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

You might have noticed my flurry of posts in ~Science because I want to consolidate my knowledge (and uncover my misconceptions) before my children undertake their educational journey. Recently, I thought i should explore how Big Ideas are connected...

The Wonderful World of Terpenes

24 Feb 2025 1 minute read 2 comments clubby

(Photo above by cgdsro) The Wonderful World of Terpenes   Terpenes are natural compounds found in certain plants, herbs, and trees that give off complex aromas that can have health benefits such as help you relax and sleep at night, support feelings...

Scissors of Moral Relativism

11 May 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Nathan Payne

The "Fates" are a group of disgruntled, mythological textile workers who determine the fate of man.  According to legend, they weave the threads of life into a tapestry of pain and good fortune, in whatever proportion they please.  In spite of their...

Navigating Life When You Are Young With Chronic Illnesses Part Seven

3 Oct 2024 13 minute read 4 comments Cje95

Burnout and Home for the Holidays After the end of my last internship, I was beyond burned out. There are only so many times you can have people call and cuss you out and wish horrific deaths on you before it wears you down. Being on the receiving en...

Neuralink's Blindsight device brings technological boon for the blind

19 Sep 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Yugocean

     Neuralink has invented a new innovation - Blindsight device - that brings technological boon for the blind. Let me take you to the journey of this new development. Source: Musk & Neuralink The Journey Blindsight device: This is a device, which...

Deep dive into mosquitoes

10 Nov 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

Okay, I realised that my educational system really focuses a lot on mosquitoes. Here’s another question from the 2020 Primary School Leaving Examination:   a) Oil is sprayed on stagnant water as shown. Explain how this prevents mosquito from breedi...

Computing is Today's Paradigm

4 Jul 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Debesh Choudhury

We used to learn mathematics and then physics in school. Earlier, this was the usual path of thinking behind learning. People used to figure out modern physics and engineering through mathematical elaborations. Now, we are starting to see a parad...

The discrete nature of time in Bitcoin's blockchain

18 Apr 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Cosmologa

In the realm of decentralized technologies, Bitcoin's blockchain stands as a pioneering example of how complex systems can operate without centralized control. In a recent paper, Bitcoin: A Non-Continuous Time System, the author delves into the fasci...

Saharan Dust Versus Atlantic Hurricanes

1 Aug 2024 3 minute read 1 comment Keith Thuerk

Saharan Dust Versus Atlantic Hurricanes   Over the past several years my curiosity around Hurricanes has increased significantly and as we move into August I hope you find this timely too. Learn about Hurricane's The US Hurricane season runs from Jun...